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1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. | Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 | T: 361.826.4700 | F: 361.826.4905 | www.americanbankcenter.com General Info
Location
Located in the heart of the Corpus Christi tourist and entertainment district, and overlooking the Corpus Christi Bay - American Bank Center is comprised of the new multi-purpose arena, the newly expanded and renovated convention center, and the ever-popular Selena Auditorium. Whether the event is a private party for 200 or a sporting event for 10,000 - American Bank Center is the premier location of Corpus Christi, The Sparkling City by the Sea.
Funding
1/8 cent sales tax approved by voters in November 2000 as part of the Bond 2000.
Arena Size
180,250 square feet in the main arena; 147,600 square feet attached convention center.
Approximate Seating Capacities
Hockey - 7,728 Basketball - 8,280 Center Stage - 10,323 End Stage - 9,714 Half House variable for your show
Architects
Project Architects Thompson, Ventulette, Stainback & Associates, Arquitectonica, Gignac & Associates
Market Size
Corpus Christi, Texas: 320,434 Coastal Bend: 7,180,624 (Aransas Pass, Portland, North Padre Island, Brownsville, Kingsville, Port Lavaca, Galveston, Victoria, Beaumont and Houston)
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. | Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 | T: 361.826.4700 | F: 361.826.4905 | www.americanbankcenter.com Booking/Event Management
Booking Procedures
Scheduling Date: Those with questions regarding the availability of dates should Contact the General Man- ager, Jim Salamenta, at 361-826-4171. The fax number is 361-826-4905.
Rental Expense: Rental structure is based on established rental rates and determined by the type of event and space used. Further information can be obtained from the General Manager.
Contract Execution: All arrangements are considered to be tentative until a license agreement has been fully executed and returned. A deposit may be required upon execution of license agreement to secure your date.
Financial Settlement: At the conclusion of the event, the licensee is responsible for settling all outstanding facility expenses. Any questions regarding the settlement procedure should be directed to the General Manager.
Event Management
From the moment your event becomes contracted, an Event Coordinator will be assigned to be your primary contact with our facility. Your Event Coordinator is your principal source of information and can be your “right hand” once you have arrived on site. The Event Coordinator will take the information provided by your team and disseminate it to the appropriate facility personnel. As the proper information is provided, your Event Coordinator will work with our entire team to ensure your event is a success.
Successful Events
Cher, WWE, Hilary Du , Juan Gabriel, Franklin Graham, George Lopez, Brooks & Dunn, Kelly Clarkson, Carlos Mencia, Sesame Street, Shakira, Cheetah Girls, Mana, Cirque du Soleil, Monster Jam, Ringling Brothers, Maria- chi Vargas, Carrie Underwood, T.I., Top Rank Boxing, Sugarland, Walking with Dinosaurs, Lil Wayne, Gabriel Iglesias, Taylor Swift and Elton John.
Under-Represented Events
Latin Acts, A-List Boxing/MMA, Family Shows, Religious Tours, Wild Life Tours, Business 2 Business Conven- tions, Consumer Trade Shows and Cheerling Conventions.
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. | Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 | T: 361.826.4700 | F: 361.826.4905 | www.americanbankcenter.com Marketing
Marketing/Advertising/Promotional
American Bank Center’s full service marketing team provides a wide variety of media and advertising services for all events booked at the facility. Our sta has extensive experience in media planning and buying, creative services, sponsorship sales, promotions, publicity and public relations. This experience has allowed us to form unique partnering relationships with local companies and organizations. We are here to assist you with every aspect of your event marketing.
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All fees, unless requested, are due at event settlement. A davits, tear sheets and other documentation will be presented at settlement. A complete listing of media policies is available upon request.
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. | Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 | T: 361.826.4700 | F: 361.826.4905 | www.americanbankcenter.com Production
Catering/Food Service/Concessions
SAVOR is AmericanBank Center’s premier in-house Catering Service. SAVOR provides backstage catering services, concessions, and all food and beverage needs at AmericanBank Center. Their sta and management is interested in providing you with estimates and ideas for your next event at the Center. Please visit our website for more information www.americanbankcenter.com.
Dressing Rooms
*4 Rooms (Locker rooms) *1 Star Room *Production O ce
Production Parking
Show parking at AmericanBank Center is located in the loading dock, which is o Chaparral St. on the West side of the building. Prior to the event, please coordinate all parking requirements with your Event Coordinator.
Ticket O ce
AmericanBank Center ticket o ce is adjacent to the Resaca St. entrance. There are a total of (6) windows in the main ticket o ce and (2) additional satellite windows located at the N. Shoreline Blvd. entrance. Ticketmaster is the exclusive ticket seller for all American Bank Center events. The ticket o ce requests your event information a minimum of two weeks prior to the on sale and four weeks prior for a pre sale. Please contact your Event Coordinator or Box O ce Manager.
Loading Docks
Loading Dock area is located on the West side of the building. Two (2) truck docks and a ramp are provided for driving into arena.
Rigging
American Bank Center has a 15-grid system that is positioned 62’ from the oor. The maximum weight permitted on the end stage grid is 120,000 pounds of evenly distributed weight and 76,000 for a center stage show. The facility provides a fall protection system and all safeties must be adhered to. The Event Coordinator must receive all weight loads in advance. Your Event Coordinator can provide additional rigging information by request.
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. | Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 | T: 361.826.4700 | F: 361.826.4905 | www.americanbankcenter.com Production
Scoreboard and Video Display
West hung, wireless, Daktronics basketball scoreboard, ProStar 16:9 video screen, Additional east hung, wireless, Daktronics football scoreboard. The end hung Daktroniks scoreboard and video wall is located on the West end of the facility. Scoreboard includes a 16mm ProStar video screen and 40 feet of 23mm ProAd digital advertising display. The scoreboard is available for events, however, arrangements should be made no later than one week in advance. Please contact your Event Coordinator for costs and further details. Other arena digital display specs can be found online at http://www.americanbankcenter.com/arenadigitalspecs.
Sound System and Communication
American Bank Center's house sound system provides full range, high powered sound to all seating in the arena. The system includes A&H GL2200 24x4x2 analog mixer, QSC ampli cation and EAW speakers run mono 3-way. Shure SM58 handheld wired mics and two Beta87 handheld wireless mics are available upon request. Two-channel Clear-Com communications are also available. Patch panels located around the arena include XLR, BNC and Clear-Com (XLR) connections. The audio/video control room is located on the second level above section 106.
Spotlights American Bank Center has 4-Super Troopers.
Stagehand Labor The facility is an open house meaning the show will decide the labor source for production use. Contact your Event Coordinator for accepted companies and conditions.
Staging The facility features a “StageRight” Stage and Barricade (80’). Sections are 4’x8’ (150) with a black tech-stage surface. Accessories included are accessible ramp, stairs, skirting and guardrails. The standard mixer stage is a 12’ x 24’ platform with heights ranging from 8” – 24”.
Telecommunications Phones and fax lines may be set in almost any area of the facility. All orders for phone line installation must be received by your Event Coordinator a minimum of 5 days prior to your event.
Television Production Power and Cabling Various gang boxes and junctions are available in the Arena. Contact the building technical representative or your Event Coordinator for speci c information pertaining to your needs.
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. | Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 | T: 361.826.4700 | F: 361.826.4905 | www.americanbankcenter.com Contacts
General Manager Jim Salamenta Primary Phone: 361-826-4171 Cell Phone: 361-510-5525 Alt Phone: 361-826-4700 Fax: 361-826-4904 Email: [email protected]
Event Operations Manager Darryl Meadows Primary Phone: 361-826-4748 Cell Phone: 361-510-5126 Alt Phone: 361-826-4700 Fax: 361-826-4905 Email: [email protected]
Assistant General Manager / Director of Marketing & Corporate Sales Eric Jaramillo Primary Phone: 361-826-4754 Cell Phone: 361-739-3319 Alt Phone: 361-826-4700 Fax: 361-826-4907 Email: [email protected]
Technical Services Manager Mark Rogers Primary Phone: 361-826-4747 Cell Phone: 361-510-1765 Alt Phone: 361-826-4700 Fax: 361-826-4905 Email: [email protected]
Event Services Manager Mario Rodriguez Primary Phone: 361-826-4749 Cell Phone: 361-510-5031 Alt Phone: 361-826-4700 Fax: 361-826-4905 Email: [email protected]
Box O ce Manager Freddie Nunez Primary Phone: 361-826-4170 Cell Phone: 361-510-5285 Alt Phone: 361-826-4700 Fax: 361-826-4905 Email: [email protected]
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. | Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 | T: 361.826.4700 | F: 361.826.4905 | www.americanbankcenter.com Contacts
SAVOR Director of Food & Beverage Patrick Bluso Primary Phone: 361-826-4738 Cell Phone: 361-445-8476 Alt Phone: 361-826-4700 Fax: 361-826-4891 Email: [email protected]
SAVOR Sales Coordinator Heather Schafer Primary Phone: 361-826-4705 Cell Phone: 361-500-2544 Alt Phone: 361-826-4700 Fax: 361-438-4891 Email: [email protected]
1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. | Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 | T: 361.826.4700 | F: 361.826.4905 | www.americanbankcenter.com
LOCKER ROOMS
Back of house “Blue Hallway” To Concourse & Catering
HOME HOCKEY AB HOME BASKETBALL VISITOR HOCKEY VISITOR BASKETBALL
“Center Hallway”
Utilities Utilities CC
A PRODUCTION OFFICE ENTER HOME BASKETBALL AND VISITOR HOCKEY ENTER HOME HOCKEY AND VISITOR VIA CENTER HALLWAY OR BLUE HALLWAY. BASKETBALL VIA BLUE HALLWAY ONLY.
B STAR DRESSING ROOM DRESSING ROOMS There are several dressing rooms available at the American Bank Center. There are 4 large dressing rooms all with televisions, full restroom and C TRAINING ROOMS shower capabilities. In addition we have a smaller star dressing also with a television, full restroom and shower capabilities.
4 ROOMS (LOCKER ROOMS) Home Basketball Locker Room - 45’x8’ with lockers and carpet.
Visiting Basketball Locker Room - 40’x8’ with lockers and carpet. ARENA FLOOR
1 Star Room - 13’x9’ with lockers and carpet.
Media Work Room - 22’x9’ with a television and carpet. LEVEL 1 / BACK OF HOUSE
SECURITY OFFICE MECHANICAL ROOMS
EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM TO CONVENTION MEDIA WORK ROOM CENTER
TO STAGE
FIRST AID PRODUCTION HOME HOCKEY LOCKER ROOM OFFICE HOME BASKETBALL LOCKER ROOM VISITING HOCKEY LOCKER ROOM VISITING BASKETBALL STAR LOCKER ROOM ROOM
OPERATIONS STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE OFFICE STORAGE STORAGE
SHOW POWER
BASKETBALL COURT STORAGE
BOX OFFICE CATWALK